The Innovative Percussion Concert Series CT-1 Soft Timpani Mallets are beautifully handcrafted and uniquely designed, making them essential implements for today's most discriminating timpanist. The unique feel and balance of these mallets is created through the richly stained cherry wood handles, hollowed out at the front and back of the shaft, to create the feel and balance of bamboo mallets without the inconsistencies and durability issues normally associated with that material. The result is an exceptionally consistent and well balanced timpani mallet.